Location: Puurs, Belgium #LI-Hybrid

Major accountabilities:

The business workstream lead manages the project team, consisting of experts out of the involved business departments such as manufacturing, quality, data migration/cleansing, warehouse and MBR design.
You will be responsible for 
- defining the project timelines/scope, tracking of the status according to the plan
- budget setting and tracking
- building up the organization from the business side , and managing this team (up to 25 internal & external employees)
- overall reporting of the status of this project (including escalation) to all involved stakeholders (local, SLT, global, IT/OT)
- collaborating closely with the IT/OT team 
- driving the teams through this transformative journey to come to an end state where we want to improve the performance (by digitalisation/vertical integration), productivity, quality in order to ensure the site competiveness. 
- coordination of all activities  in a way that is consistent with a culture of self-direction (empowerment and accountability). 
- ensuring full compliance with quality, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), customer service, statutory, regulatory and Novartis requirements.
- Providing technical expertise in support of solving issues 

Experience / Skills required

Work Experience: 

+8 years of relevant experience in business processes

Roll out of an MES system or SAP

• Manufacturing Process, Operations (including QA, warehouses).
• Project Management
• People Management
• Risk Management - smart risk taking
• Business Networking.
• Collaborating across boundaries.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Interest in IT landscapes, automation,..

Leadership

• Motivation: Inspires and energizes teams to pursue excellence and achieve company objectives through positive reinforcement and recognition.
• Inspires Trust/Credibility: Establishes and maintains trust by acting with integrity, consistency, and transparency in all interactions.
• People coaching: Invests in the growth of individuals, providing coaching and mentorship, allowing people to excel.
• Team Facilitation – Managing Through Teams: Coordinates and supports cross-functional teams, leveraging collective strengths to drive optimal outcomes.
• Measured Risk Taking: Assesses opportunities and challenges, taking calculated risks that support innovation and project progress.
• Managing Change: Leads the change initiative with clear communication, resilience, and sensitivity to stakeholders' needs.
• Empowerment: Delegates authority and fosters autonomy, enabling employees to take ownership and contribute meaningfully to project goals.
• Aligned with Novartis’s Vision: Ensures strategies and initiatives are in harmony with overarching mission and values.

Business and/or Technical Knowledges

• Cultural Awareness: Demonstrates an appreciation for diverse perspectives and adapts leadership style to work effectively across cultures.

Planning /Executing /Results orientation

• Judgment/Problem Solving: Utilizes critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate complex situations, make sound decisions, deblock critical situations and implement effective solutions.

Self-Management

• Self-Control, Balance, Persistence: Maintains composure and focus under pressure, demonstrating resilience and consistent drive toward project objectives.
• Work Ethic: Exemplifies dedication, reliability, and a strong sense of responsibility in all tasks and commitments.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing priorities within the project, readily adjusting the strategy if required.
• Empowerment: Cultivates personal accountability and encourages initiative with all project members.

Interpersonal skills

• Communication – Oral/Written: Articulates ideas clearly and effectively, adapting messaging to audiences of varying backgrounds and seniority.
• Negotiation: Engages thoughtfully in negotiations to achieve win-win outcomes and foster common acceptance.
• Open Communication Style: Encourages honest, two-way dialogue, valuing feedback.
• Conflict Management: Addresses disagreements constructively, seeking resolution and consensus while preserving relationships and project goals.
• Relationship Building: Develops and nurtures productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners.

You will bring to the role

• Project execution in line with project plan, and within budget

Languages :

• English.
• Dutch

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